Tax Manager

Job Description

Join DBASS, a dynamic and growing advisory firm, as our new Tax Manager and lead strategic tax planning for a diverse client portfolio.
This is a senior role offering autonomy, progression, and the opportunity to shape tax services within a collaborative team.
Ideal for a qualified tax professional seeking impact, variety, and a values-driven workplace.

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Reports To: Dermot Brennan(Tax Director)

Department:  Tax

Hours:    8.30am to 5.30pm Mon to Thurs & 8.30am to 2.30pm on Fridays (flexible start and finish time)

Salary: A full job specification,including salary range, will be provided to candidates prior to interview inline with pay transparency requirements

Contract Type: Permanent

Applications:

Please email your application to

Jacky Kavanagh – jkavanagh@dbass.ie  

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About DBASS:

DBASS are an established 3 partner chartered accountancy firm based in Ashbourne, Co Meath.  With an impressive database of clients, DBASS has been providing quality chartered accountancy services for over 30 years. Our offices are less than 10 minutes from M50 with a broad range of clients both in terms of audit, non-audit, sole trader etc. and in terms of industry/sector type.

We recently won Employer Of The Year At The Irish Accountancy Awards! An award which we are very proud of and one which is a testament to the culture our team builds in DBASS every single day.

Key Responsibilities

Income Tax Function:

• Lead and manage the firm’s income tax function, ensuring efficient and accurate delivery of all personal tax compliance services

• Leverage the income tax function to identify and deliver personal tax planning opportunities for clients

• Oversee the preparation and review of income tax returns for individuals, directors, and high-net-worth clients

• Act as the subject matter lead on income tax and personal tax planning matters

• Identify planning opportunities for business owners and individuals, including remuneration strategies, residency considerations, and succession planning

• Manage Revenue interactions relating to income tax, including queries, audits, and disclosures

• Ensure all filing deadlines are met and that internal processes are robust, efficient, and scalable

• Continuously improve workflows, controls, and processes within the income tax cycle

Client Service & Advisory

• Manage a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, ensuring a high-quality and timely service

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, proactively managing relationships and expectations

• Deliver clear, practical tax advice across all Irish tax heads, with a strong focus on income tax and shareholder/director matters

• Advise on business structuring, reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border expansion

• Produce clear and concise reports and presentations for clients

• Engage directly with Revenue on all client matters as required

• Ensure all client compliance obligations are met to the highest standard

Technical & Compliance

• Carry out and review technical tax research to support client advice and submissions

• Provide commercially focused insights to support client decision-making

• Identify tax risks and opportunities through proactive review of client affairs

• Keep up to date with Irish tax legislation and ensure knowledge is shared across the team

• Ensure consistent technical quality across all work delivered

Portfolio & Workflow Management

• Plan and oversee the delivery of client assignments, ensuring deadlines and service standards are met

• Manage workflow across the tax team, particularly within the income tax cycle

• Coordinate with audit, accounting, and advisory teams to deliver joined-up client solutions

• Monitor WIP, billing, and recoverability for assigned clients

Business Development

• Identify opportunities for additional work within existing client relationships

• Support the development of new business through meetings, proposals, and follow-ups

• Contribute to the development of tax service offerings and client-focused solutions

• Assist in achieving fee targets and supporting firm growth

• Enhance the firm’s profile through technical articles and participation in external events

People Management & Team Development

• Support, mentor, and develop trainees and junior staff members

• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide clear, constructive feedback

• Assist with delegation, training, and day-to-day oversight of team workloads

• Contribute to performance management processes where required

• Promote a collaborative and high-performing team culture

Additional Responsibilities

• Support billing processes and ensure timely collection of fees

• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal systems and processes

• Maintain high professional, ethical, and compliance standards at all times

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Apply by email: jkavanagh@dbass.ie  referencing the code below.

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